Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mission Viejo, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,895/month. Renters today are paying $105 less per month on average than last year despite a 6.9% month-over-month increase in October.
Vs. national rents
Mission Viejo rents run roughly 2× the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a higher-cost market compared to the national median for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Mission Viejo rent for $2,272/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,508/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,324/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,800/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Stoneridge rents fell 50.3% year over year to $4,350/month across 24 rentals, a 50.3% decline compared to the citywide 2.6% drop. Canyon Estates also cooled with a 49.4% decline to $3,468/month, showing significant variation within Mission Viejo.
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Viejo
$3,895/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $3,895 per month as of October 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $1,995 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Viejo
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Viejo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mission Viejo, CA
Rent prices in Mission Viejo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Viejo is $3,090, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo run $2,593 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,236.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,272 | No Change |  102% | |
1 bedroom | $2,507 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,324 | 6% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,800 | 8% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Califia | $3,747 | |
Cordova | $3,450 | |
Coronado | $3,200 | |
Evergreen Ridge | $3,830 | |
Oso Valley Greenbelt | $2,914 | |
Pacific Knolls | $4,300 | |
Painted Trails | $3,135 | |
Palmia | $4,200 | |
Pinecrest | $3,875 | |
Stoneridge | $4,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,090 | 2% | 8% | |
Condos | $2,947 | No Change | 11% | |
Houses | $4,800 | 2% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,272
Last year
102%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,507
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,324
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
Oso Valley Greenbelt
Average rent
$2,914
Califia
Average rent
$3,747
Palmia
Average rent
$4,200
Pacific Knolls
Average rent
$4,300
Pinecrest
Average rent
$3,875
Painted Trails
Average rent
$3,135
Coronado
Average rent
$3,200
Cordova
Average rent
$3,450
Stoneridge
Average rent
$4,350
Evergreen Ridge
Average rent
$3,830
Apartments
Average rent
$3,090
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,947
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Viejo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mission Viejo, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Viejo
105%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Viejo, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,135
3%$5,050
7%$2,760
2%$4,400
8%$5,500
21%$4,500
7%$2,700
1%$3,775
2%$7,247
8%$3,058
2%$3,800
2%$2,600
1%Discover rentals in Mission Viejo, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
27778 Violet, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
25376 Terreno Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
3 beds
2 baths
$3,873
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
3 beds
3 baths
$3,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
5 beds
6 baths
$14,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mission Viejo
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 29
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$3,421
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,155
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer #4237A, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,090–$4,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$3,421
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,155
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer #4237A, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,090–$4,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$3,421
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$3,155
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
26600 Oso Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,687–$4,791
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Viejo, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Viejo rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Viejo?
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $3,895 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Viejo?
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Mission Viejo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Viejo is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,995 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mission Viejo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo are Oso Valley Greenbelt ($2,914/mo), Painted Trails ($3,135/mo), and Coronado ($3,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Viejo?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Viejo, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mission Viejo?
January offers the best rental deals in Mission Viejo, with rents approximately 14% lower than October's peak prices. February and April see the highest competition, while November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).